CT Mirror’s 2026 Legislative Guide
Connecticut residents can look up their lawmakers and get their questions about state government answered in CT Mirror’s legislative guide.
CT comptroller revives wage theft bill after failed attempt last year
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon is backing legislation that would cut off companies that commit wage theft from contracting with the state.
CT wants to expand reading interventions. It won’t be easy
SB 220 would require that schools adopt an individual reading plan for every student in grades 4-9 who doesn’t meet annual reading standards.
CT working group recommends changes to 8-30g affordable housing law
The recommendations amounted to “more carrots” than sticks, said House Majority Leader Jason Rojas, who co-chaired the group.
Magnet school leaders say legislation could curb services, force closures
Officials from CT’s regional magnet schools told lawmakers that proposed legislation would threaten their ability to operate.
Advocates push for protections against sexual abuse in prison
Lawmakers are weighing a bill proposed by Gov. Ned Lamont to codify provisions of the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act into state law.
Training mandates mulled for homemaker companion workers
Under the proposal, new employees at homemaker companion companies in CT would have to complete 10 hours of training on a variety of topics.
Advocates revive fight to establish overdose prevention centers in CT
The proposed bill continues an effort that nearly gained passage last year, but ultimately ran into opposition from Gov. Ned Lamont.
To recruit first responders, CT weighs tuition, mortgage assistance
Under Lamont’s bill, CT would waive tuition at public colleges and universities and offer mortgage assistance for police and firefighters.
CT libraries face possible 20% cut to cross-town borrowing program
Library advocates are asking state legislators to fully fund borrowIT CT after Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a 20% cut to the program’s budget.
CT school leaders on Lamont’s K-12 budget: ‘A trainwreck for education’
Districts say they’re near a breaking point after years without state baseline funding adjustments. Many say costs fall to local taxpayers.
Advocates call to end school suspensions for nonviolent behavior
The proposed legislation would define violent behavior in CT law and limit the use of out-of-school suspensions to such cases.
CT legislators push Gov. Lamont for funding amid rising homelessness
State legislators and homeless service providers asked Gov. Ned Lamont directly to increase funding for homelessness services.
Lawmakers spar with Lamont administration over tax rebate plan
The CT tax rebate debate began Friday in the General Assembly, with Republicans in a key committee pushing back on Lamont’s plan.
Lamont’s top words in his 8 State of the State addresses
“Housing” was one of Lamont’s most-said words this year, coming up 25 times in his annual State of the State address.
A little flexibility gets Lamont a good start to election-year session
The fiscally cautious governor is signaling a willingness to compromise on spending and taxes, and Democrats are happy to see an opening.
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